Singer Jan Nieto loveless for three years now

Sa pakikipag-usap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa singer na si Jan Nieto, inamin nito na tatlong taon na siyang walang lovelife. Aniya, ang trabaho niya noon bilang marketing trade manager sa Unilever Philippines ang naging dahilan kung bakit nag-split sila ng huli niyang naging girlfriend.

"Alas-siete y medya pa lang po, nasa work na ako. Natatapos ako mga 10 p.m. na, kaya nawalan talaga ako ng time. I didn't want to be unfair to her, so we called it quits. Nasaktan po kami pareho but that left me with no choice. Sabi ko, I am still young baka hindi pa time ‘yon," lahad ni Jan.

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Jan Nieto on All Star K

sorry guys I recorded the show half way. well at least I was able to record ryt?

Jan Nieto says GMA-7 has prerogative to give "Pinoy Idol" fresh start

Masaya ang singer na si Jan Nieto sa pag-absorb sa kanya ng GMA-7 dahil dumami raw ang mga raket niya. In fact, he just came from a commitment sa Macau. Regular na ring napapanood si Jan sa SOP, at malaking boost sa singing career niya ang pagpili sa kanya para kumanta ng theme song ng Kamandag.

"Palagay ko, I was meant for GMA-7," sambit ni Jan nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "Hindi ko rin masasabi kung ano ang puwedeng maging kapalaran ko kung nasa Dos ako, pero GMA-7 ang nagbigay ng chance sa akin after Philippine Idol, kaya dapat lang na maging thankful ako sa kanila."

Sa kabila nito, aminado si Jan na nalungkot siya nang mag-decide ang GMA-7 sa pag-absorb ng franchise ng Philippine Idol, which will be re-titled Pinoy Idol, na walang traces ng sinalihan niya noon.

"It will entirely be a new start," banggit ni Jan. "Wala naman akong magagawa, kasi since GMA-7 was able to get the franchise for Pinoy Idol from Fremantle, nasa kanila na ang anumang desisyong gagawin nila.

"Understandable kung bakit parang mag-uumpisa muli sila, dahil nasa mas malaking network na nga ang Pinoy Idol, at wala naman silang kaugnayan sa ABC-5, kung saan nangyari ang Philippine Idol, di ba?" paliwanag niya.

Wala na si Jan sa pamamahala ni Sandra Chavez na siyang in-assign ng Fremantle noon to handle the Top 5 finalists sa nakaraang Philippine Idol, which includes Jan, Gian Magdangal, and Mau Marcelo. Natapos na ang kontrata, and he's on the lookout for an official manager.

"Right now, ang tumutulong sa akin ay si Paolo Bustamante," banggit ni Jan. "So far, okay pa rin, pero iba yung may manager na tututok talaga sa akin."

Mukhang naungusan na rin siya ni Gian Magdangal na mas maganda raw ang exposure sa SOP. Ano ang reaksiyon dito ni Jan?

"That's just fine with me," sabi ni Jan. "Alam mo, wala sa amin ni Gian yung ganyan, na kailangang ma-insecure kami sa isa't isa. In fact, nagbibigay pa siya ng advice sa akin, on how to do some things na may kinalaman sa career ko.

"Kung may trabaho, nire-refer ako ni Gian. He's really my good friend, maski noong nasa competition pa kami sa Philippine Idol. If for others, nakakaungos na si Gian sa akin, that's okay. Alam kong susuportahan din niya ako kung kailangan ko ng suporta, kaya we will be happy talaga sa success ng isa't isa."

Tungkol pa rin sa hindi pagkaka-recognize sa kanila ni Gian as Philippine Idol runners-up, hindi tine-take ni Jan yun against GMA-7.

"Ganito na lang, the fact that Gian and I were absorbed by GMA-7 at tinutulungan nila kami, ibig sabihin, bilib din sila sa talent namin. At na-discover kami talaga sa Philippine Idol. Hindi lang nila hayagang maipalalabas na ganoon, kasi nga, they have the right to do so. GMA-7 na ang may rights from Fremantle, at ngayon nga, nag-a-announce na sila ng auditions. I think, by April, mag-uumpisa na ang competition sa GMA-7 for the Pinoy Idol, kaya ganoon na lang ang tingin ko riyan," pagtatapos ni Jan.

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Mau vs Jan minus Gian all over again

I was able to watch All Star K awhile ago and both our Philippine Idols, Jan and Mau got thru to final round or what they call All Star Katayan Portion. Wow. Its like reliving the Philippine Idol Finale. hehehe well as expected Mau won over Jan. again? Yahoo! hehehe. Im currently uploading the Jackpot round video. Unfortunately Im having a hard time uploading it. Hopefully it will finish asap. If ever I wont be able to upload it tonight. I'll upload it tomorrow. Im actually sleepy. Anyways. So glad GMA is giving her some gigs. Hopefully this wont be the last. Cos honestly she deserves more as in MORE. GMA pls give her more. Well as for Jan, Honestly he really was good last night. Actually he improved a lot. as in big time. Goodluck to the both of you. especially Mau. We'll pray for you. I really really hope you'll win. 1st Asian Idol baby!!
fingers cross.

Mau will be in Walang Tulugan this Saturday

Mark you calendar :

This coming Saturday at GMA-7 Master Showman 'Walang Tulugan'
promotion on her 'I Shine for you' album

Nov 4 - All Star K, 1M Videoke Challenge

You will be surprise on this ... Jan Nieto is also there, parang
PI final 2, hehehe ... watch-out ...

c/o Mentor01

Newest Kapuso star - Jan Nieto on SOP

GMA vs ABS-CBN

There’s a new battle to be fought come early next year between the two giant networks. With GMA 7 clinching the rights from Fremantle Media to air "Philippine Idol," the network is undoubtedly pitting it against ABS-CBN’s Endemol franchise for "Pinoy Dream Academy."

While "Philippine Idol," the local franchise of the highly popular "American Idol," is a virtual singing competition, "Pinoy Dream Academy" is a reality talent search, where the participants are billeted in one house for the entire duration of the contest.

"Philippine Idol" and "Pinoy Dream Academy" are reportedly airing against each other on primetime TV early next year. This is expected to change the competition in evening programming, presently dominated by teleseryes and big-budget action-fantasy dramas. When the singing contests battle it out against each other for primetime ratings, then it’s a different and exciting battle for the two giant networks.

Meanwhile, ABC 5 has issued its official statement after losing the "Philippine Idol" franchise to GMA 7. ABC 5 said Fremantle wanted to give them other franchises for programs, but they simply wanted "Philippine Idol" and do the contesting their own terms.

When GMA 7 came into the picture and was willing to absorb other Fremantle formats, the latter granted the "Idol" rights to GMA 7. In no time, GMA 7 presented its local version of "Celebrity Duets," a Fremantle original production which is now one of the top-ratings shows on the network, hosted by Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid.

ABC 5 is aware GMA 7 gave a better offer to Fremantle, that’s why the latter got the "Philippine Idol" rights. But lest everyone forgets, ABC 5 wishes to remind viewers that they are the first network to buy foreign program formats and break new ground in primetime TV. They produced local versions of "Family Feud" (hosted by Ogie Alcasid) "The Price is Right" (hosted by Dawn Zulueta) and "Wheel of Fortune" (hosted by Rustom Padilla).

ABS-CBN simply followed suit with its Endemol franchises for "Pinoy Big Brother," "Deal or No Deal," "Pinoy Dream Academy" and more recently, "One Versus One Hundred." GMA 7 is the last one to join the fray by virtue of its tieup with Fremantle Media.

Poor Mau Marcelo, the champion of "Philippine Idol" on ABC 5, has to suffer. Mister Showbiz heard she will not be recognized by GMA 7 as the winner of the first season. Runners-up Gian Magdangal and Jan Nieto have signed up with GMA 7.